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Electrolysis Concept

Demonstrations in Electrolysis

Hofmann electrolysis apparatus on a stand with graduated glass tubes showing yellow-green and violet solutions, connected via red and black leads to a Heathkit IP-32 power supply, with a bottle of sodium sulfate solution on the right

Electrolysis of Water (Hofmann Apparatus)

Electrolyzes water into hydrogen and oxygen using a Hofmann apparatus. Students observe the 2:1 volume ratio of H₂ to O₂ and pH-indicator color changes that reveal the different chemical environments …
Three views of the projection electrolysis apparatus: projected image showing gas collection chambers with electrodes (top left), full setup with horizontal projector and battery eliminator (top right), and close-up of cell mounted on projector (bottom)

Electrolysis of Water (Projection)

Projects the electrolysis of water onto a screen so the entire lecture hall can observe gas collection. Students see the 2:1 volume ratio of hydrogen to oxygen develop in real …

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